Sharks Add Vet to Goalkeeper Mix on Two-Way Deal After KHL Stint
The deal gives San Jose added goalie depth, and Samsonov is likely to start with the Barracuda unless injuries change the roster picture.
- On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a two-way deal, bolstering their goaltending depth ahead of the upcoming season.
- Samsonov, 29, began his North American career with the Washington Capitals in 2019-20 and later played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights before spending last year with HK Sochi in the Kontinental Hockey League.
- His contract carries an $850,000 NHL cap hit, placing him alongside Yaroslav Askarov, Alex Nedeljkovic, and Eric Comrie, who signed a two-year, $2.3 million deal with San Jose as a free agent in July.
- Barring injuries, the Sharks will likely assign Samsonov to the Barracuda at the AHL level, reflecting the team's substantial depth at the goaltending position.
- Training camp begins next Thursday, with the regular-season opener scheduled for Oct. 1 against the Florida Panthers at SAP Center in San Jose.
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Sharks add vet to goalkeeper mix on two-way deal after KHL stint
The Sharks now have four goalies with NHL experience in Yaroslav Askarov, Alex Nedeljkovic, Eric Comrie and Samsonov.
Former Maple Leafs Starter Signs Back in NHL After KHL Stint
A former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie is heading back to North America after spending last season in the KHL. The San Jose Sharks have announced that they have signed former Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Samsonov returning to North America…
Former Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on one-year contract with San Jose Sharks
Ilya Samsonov has returned to North America after a short stint in the KHL last season. Samsonov, 29, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The deal will see the Russian backstop paid $850k with the Sharks in the NHL and $225k with the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL.
Ilya Samsonov Signs, As Sharks Add Goaltending Depth
Apr 15, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) makes a save against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during the overtime period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor
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